Test Rolling Method versus Folding (Tips to Help You Pack in a Carry-On Suitcase) 

Ooh that is a great packing strategy to fill up your suitcase.

I do the same! That’s valuable space between the bars

@@lauralinkoff3776 exactly!

Oh that’s a smart idea! Thanks

When I used a roller bag, I’d put small cubes/zip lock style bags in that awkward space. And sandals, but that will be bag design and foot size dependent, of course.

You got it Robin!

That sounds great for packing!

Once you pack several times it helps you figure out the best way. I cannot pack without re-wearing clothes.

Thanks for watching him. And punting is on the boat thing-may have been in Cambridge though.

It has been 81 with 84% humidity so I am so ready to wear cashmere on a trip!

Melanie, I hope more people can watch these tips. Thanks for your time and Merry Christmas!

Hi Claire! Thanks

Ooh, do you use containers in your purse?

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie Yes! I use pouches, and an organizer I got from Temu that has more pockets than I need.

😂 Have a beautiful trip and I am so thankful y’all can travel together. Such a blessing!!

Thanks Janice!

Awww lots of hugs and kisses!

I agree. Have a great warm trip!

Organized packing can be so helpful! I am at the front of the trip but not on the return trip.

@@TravelTipsbyLaurieI usually repack..the same way on the return. I did get a EC laundry bag to stuff everything in..it fits in the carryon..tried it in Vegas. Didn’t like it..but it’s better than throwing the clothes in a pile during the trip.

@@cj9667 Somehow I accidentally hit the unlike. You are organized!!

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie thanks to YOU

Woohoo! Have fun!

Yay I am so glad these packing tips helped. We are cheering for Morocco in the World Cup today-do they play today?

Way to go! 14 nights...I do not know if I could pack for that many. Did you do laundry??

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie Yes, because Disney has laundry facilities (Parks and cruise ships). I do laundry on day 5, day 10, and day14 in the morning: load the washers, do my morning run, shower/get dressed, put wash into dryers (the app lets me know it's done), grab coffee for my husband while he's getting ready, fold clothes, put them away, and we're ready for breakfast. I hate carrying dirty clothes flying home (hence washing the last full day on the ship). Cruising in warm climates is the easiest to pack (as you well know), and the 14 night cruise was Panama Canal. If it's a 7 night cruise: laundry on days 4 and 7.

@@CruisingEngineer Yes! Okay thanks!

I always try to do laundry on the last full day as well (though I usually do it at night once I'm in my pjs so that I can put that day's clothes in the load) - so nice not having to pack a bunch of dirty clothes, because it also means I don't have to do a load when I get home (when your last flight home (multiple flights required for me b/c my home airport only flies to one other airport) arrives at 10 p.m. or later, and the airport is a 40-minute drive from home, it's really nice to not have to do laundry that night or the next day) or let my suitcase air out for a day or two before putting it away (I can't do artificial fragrances, so dryer sheets are out). And absolutely *_YES!!_* to 14 nights with just carryon - done it twice in warm weather when I didn't have access (it was too expensive) to laundry facilities (just washed some things by hand in the sink every night or two using the hotel shampoo), twice where I did have access, and several more that were longer (up to 4 1/2 weeks, with most being 3 1/2 weeks) and had access, including last Christmas (still don't know how I managed 4 1/2 weeks in the middle of winter with just carryon - didn't spend a ton of time outside, though - but I'm slightly modifying my last Christmas's packing list for this year, so we'll see); hard to believe I'm leaving in only a week and a half, and I still don't know whether I'm flying or driving 🤪(will hopefully figure that out tomorrow - I booked flights a couple weeks ago just in case, back when the prices were _slightly_ more reasonable than they are now) - so I have no choice but to make everything fit into carryon, even though I'll be gone for 4 1/2 weeks again; may have to send a tote bag (will only have in it stuff that needs repair/altering, and that's the sole reason they're going) with a friend who's driving if I end up having to fly.

@@SnowySpiritRuby Hope the trip goes well!

Yes fill those corners of the suitcase!

Ooh brrr. Are you doing the Christmas market?

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie We hope to go to the Wrigleyville one. 😁❄️🌬️🥶❤️

Ha! Ooh what a good packing problem to have. One viewer rented all her outerwear but in the US. Shoes take up so much space. Thin layers and wear your coat around your waist or hold it and just stuff it anywhere in the plane.

Yes! Then you are packed and ready to go. Aullie sends his kisses.

I just cannot roll tightly.

Me, too. I'm a micro organizer, so my default when packing has always been to take the time to carefully roll things tightly (because it saves a lot of frustration for me), then I put them in my packing cubes (got my first cube 3 years ago and haven't looked back since).

It is worth the extra time if you can pack more in.

I do this too. But I also fold/lay my sarong/pareo on top of everything...tfs

Same here, except I don't have compression cubes, just regular ones, but because I stuff them so much, they still act like compression cubes for me.😆

@@SnowySpiritRuby That's a great point!

Ooh, good points!

Oh wow! They do help contain your outfit essentials (and save space in my opinion).

It's also less likely to be embarrassing if TSA has to do a bag check (I even roll my underwear and put them in my smallest cube, an eBags small slim, which is slightly smaller than an Eagle Creek XS, because the last time they had to check my suitcase and they weren't in a cube, they were sitting right on top of everything - clean, of course, because it was the beginning of a trip, but still a bit embarrassing), and easier for them, too, since they don't have to dig through things, they can just pull out and open only the one they need.

Great tips Terri!

Hi, did that strategy and the others I mentioned help?

Haha!

A combination of rolling and folding can be so helpful. Guten tag!

I do not have experience with it but one tip is to only pack one pair of pants. And make every shirt match with those and the airport outfit jeans.

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie great tip - wish I could convince MY hubby to pack only 1 pair of pants! tfs

I also have that same problem. Not only are the clothes bigger and bulkier, the weigh more.

The hubs loves to take jeans everywhere… the turning point was how many. He is tall and size 34. Shoes are another sticky point. I told him if he took more than two, (and one of the two he was wearing on travel day) he was packing his own suitcase. So he tried the carryon, nope, then the 24 inch- yes. But now he had to check it in… bummer 😂 Well, lesson learned, now he always chooses what to take and never more than two jeans. I am the better packer since I traveled for business every week for years so I pack for him once he has everything out and ready. The only time jeans are not traveling is winter in Canada. Fleece lined, waterproof pants are the ticket (and only two 😊).

Hi, let me know what you think about the packing shelves if you have time. I am curious but skeptical.

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie I did a packing test, and I can fit more clothing into the shelves than packing cubes, but it takes up one side of my square carryon. I bought the suitcase be a personal item, but i don't think it will fit under the seat because it is hard sided. I will let you know after I've traveled with the shelves. It will be packed and unpacked multiple times on my upcoming trip. I do not plan to use it as a closet unless my room does not have a dresser.

Whatever helps you save space and pack that bag! Thanks for watching

I am so glad it will be helpful for your trip. Thanks so much for watching!

That's a great visual!

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie I just seen that I said told and roll..glad you knew what I meant LOL

Not yet! I got rid of mine because they were hard to store since they do not fold up and stay. They just were cumbersome. But they worked fine. I prefer these compression cubes and tested several brands.

Thanks! I hope you watched it lol.

I almost! bought a pair of the new yellow linen blend pants but even in the store I balled a section up and immediately had tons of wrinkles. Maybe textured linen. I do not usually travel with linen and need to only iron occasionally.

Hi Ann-Marie. I just remembered that I did not add them so now it's fixed. Here they are. I like Large instead of the XL for carry-on: bit.ly/2GC9xNi

That helps. It really does help if you go back and forth to see which one is better for your packing.

Hi I do not remember that one. Was I wearing it?

I have not but it sounds time consuming. Is it helpful for you?

Thank you for watching!

Welcome

I do too as you can tell.

Oh wow! That’s a great system. Have a wonderful trip!

Thank you.@@TravelTipsbyLaurie

You can totally punt that ranger rolled item! Merry Christmas Emily!

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie you yoo

Hi, I would google your airline + ice skates or sporting equipment. I am thinking no.

That is a great tip to plan for!

THIS!! ^^ I live 1,000 miles from my parents, and I grew up 1,000 miles from my grandparents, so overnight stops on the way there and back are normal for us, so we always each pack an overnight bag so that we don't have to drag out the suitcases.

Hi did you see the part where I talked about draping them? My tip is to pack only one. Other trousers can be packed in another fabric and then wear jeans on the airplane.

Love that!

Hi Jane. Thankfully they do not count as a bag. Yes put it in a gray bin though. Some people buy a J-hook to attach it while walking.

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie we’re almost 80 so might need that J hook. Thanks for the quick reply, Laurie!

Hi I did show the rolled clothes. Ooh I forgot to show the picture of how the folded clothes looked. Ugh I completely forgot-they we’re folded but still beside the suitcase. I do though pack the folded clothes in compression cubes.

Hi, it is whichever is easier for you. For me, folding works!

Great minds think alike lol!

I snuggle him close!

Yes

Hi why the difference?

Great question!

Hey if it works for you, that is great! Tissue paper though? That can get expensive…